§ 41. Mr. G. Thomasasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the continued decline in the furniture industry in Cardiff, and that another factory is due to close down at the end of this month; and what steps he is taking to help this industry.
§ Mr. ErrollI am aware that a furniture factory in Cardiff is due to close down later this month. We cannot say whether the forty or so workers who will lose their jobs in consequence can be found other work in the furniture industry, but the local offices of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour will do everything possible to find them suitable employment.